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Carrara WAR And/Or PEACE Cancelled

HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987
edited April 2022 in Carrara Discussion

Carrara Challenge WAR And/Or PEACE - Cancelled

Ah, my many apologies, Daz has asked that we avoid this topic. 

My sincere apologies to the artists who have spent their time and  energy doing such terrific work.

Of course the fault is all mine for picking something so close to contravening the TOS.

Will post another topic later in the week

 

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When we hear the phrase “War and Peace” many of us think of Leo Tolstoy’s 1869 book written with Napoleon’s invasion of Russia as backdrop.

 

Of course War (and Peace) has been going on long before Tolstoy crafted the phrase – perhaps every since Nature nurtured the second organism out of primal dust.

 

War, according to one definition in the Webster Dictionary, is a state of open and declared, hostile armed conflict between states or nations.

 

On the other hand, Peace doesn’t necessary mean the absence of War. In the broader sense it can also mean calm; quiet; tranquillity; harmony.

 

There are many horrifying things happening in the world at the moment – there always has been and always will be.

We see them on our screens almost as soon as they happen.

There’s also many beautiful calm, tranquil and harmonious things happening in the world.

 

Now’s your chance to make an emotive piece that might make a small difference to the world.

It doesn’t have to show humans – it can be cats, dogs, ants, or even dinosaurs.

 

If you doubt that your work could have effect please see these works by the artist Gunduz Aghayev as examples:

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may also be familiar with Goya’s The Disasters of War - Wikipedia

 

NOTE Daz TOS: Posts, threads, and images MUST NOT contain ANY nudity, violence, or profanity. Posts that appear to lead to debate on personal beliefs such as politics or religion will not be allowed. Images will not display rape, torture, or the act of physical mutilation.

 

 

 

Prizes to be announced.

Dates to be announced.

Upto 4 Images per artist allowed.

Please note: I haven’t run this topic past Daz to make sure it is acceptable.

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  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602
    edited April 2022

    Poppy - Lest we forget

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  • UnifiedBrainUnifiedBrain Posts: 3,588

    Good choice of topic, HW!

    <<<There are many horrifying things happening in the world at the moment – there always has been and always will be.>>>

    Yes.  But unfortunately, Daz moderators will not let us illustrate any of them.  As you quoted from the TOS - "Posts that appear to lead to debate on personal beliefs such as politics or religion will not be allowed."  In simple terms, it means that ANY render dealing with current events can be deemed as "political," and is subject to deletion if it appears that anyone might be offended.  I learned this the hard way.

    <<<Please note: I haven’t run this topic past Daz to make sure it is acceptable.>>>

    I think it will pass muster as long as we do renders that deal with the most generic examples possible.  While it is possible to still make an "emotive piece that might make a small difference in the world," taking away the option of illustrating current events (you know, the things that actually matter in our lives) doesn't make the task any easier. sad

    Still, I look forward to the Challenge. :)

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,206

    I am pretty sure you can still use DAZ content sold in the store if adaptable to Carrara such as this bundle 

    https://www.daz3d.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle

    just don't mention the war blush

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602
    edited April 2022

    Rest in Peace

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  • UnifiedBrainUnifiedBrain Posts: 3,588

    Nice renders there Bunyip. yes  Two iconic scenes.

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    @Bunyip02

    Perfect examples. Subtle in the most part, but getting the message across nicely.

    Where did you get the uniforms for the second image if I may ask?

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987
    edited April 2022

    UnifiedBrain said:

    Good choice of topic, HW!

    <<<There are many horrifying things happening in the world at the moment – there always has been and always will be.>>>

    Yes.  But unfortunately, Daz moderators will not let us illustrate any of them.  As you quoted from the TOS - "Posts that appear to lead to debate on personal beliefs such as politics or religion will not be allowed."  In simple terms, it means that ANY render dealing with current events can be deemed as "political," and is subject to deletion if it appears that anyone might be offended.  I learned this the hard way.

    <<<Please note: I haven’t run this topic past Daz to make sure it is acceptable.>>>

    I think it will pass muster as long as we do renders that deal with the most generic examples possible.  While it is possible to still make an "emotive piece that might make a small difference in the world," taking away the option of illustrating current events (you know, the things that actually matter in our lives) doesn't make the task any easier. sad

    Still, I look forward to the Challenge. :)

     

    Hello UB,

    Yes, well put as always.

    I think that, even though it's a hard task, in a way that's what makes it more rewarding.

    There's more than one war happening at the moment - but they all appear to have simialr characteristics.

    Maybe Generic is good?

    I'm still waiting for Daz approval. Perhaps the violence part will be the sticking point. As long as we avoid that, it will be a good start.

     

    I've pointed out that our present pool of Carrara users are all mature artists of style and good taste and that we are well aware of the TOS and will endeavour to work within it.

     

     

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  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    I am pretty sure you can still use DAZ content sold in the store if adaptable to Carrara such as this bundle 

    https://www.daz3d.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle

    just don't mention the war blush

     

    thanks Wendy, I think the art of a good image is to suggest rather than Dictate - if your forgive the Stalinist pun.

  • StezzaStezza Posts: 8,054
    edited April 2022

    Fast Food Wars

    used LoRenzo and 3DU toons gen1 with retextured clothing ... and the road from Flipmode..
    I modelled the food, chook,Grimmace, cane, buildings and bucket cool

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  • StezzaStezza Posts: 8,054
    edited April 2022

    WendyLuvsCatz said:

    I am pretty sure you can still use DAZ content sold in the store if adaptable to Carrara such as this bundle 

    https://www.daz3d.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle

    just don't mention the war blush

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  • StezzaStezza Posts: 8,054
    edited April 2022

    the Tow

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  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    Ha Ha Stezza, love your take on the war !!

    The silly walk club got me then the tractor and the tank floored me..

    better watch out the Colonel might be searching for you soon!

    if you haven't seen this then.....

    (350) What's My Line? Colonel Sanders - YouTube

     

     

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602

    UnifiedBrain said:

    Nice renders there Bunyip. yes  Two iconic scenes.

    Thanks !!! Looking forward to what you come up with !

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602
    edited April 2022

    Headwax said:

    @Bunyip02

    Perfect examples. Subtle in the most part, but getting the message across nicely.

    Where did you get the uniforms for the second image if I may ask?

    Thanks !!!

    Uniforms are BDU for M4 in DAZ Studio by VanishingPoint  mrsparky - Renderosity

    Hats are from ICE Pack Three - DAZ3D Product ID: 10898 (have not been able to find a link for it)

    Rifles are Assault Weapons_2 by panko - Renderosity

    Edit: - Pouches & harness - GI Combat Gear-M3_Vietnam by panko - Renderosity

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  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    @Bunyip02 thanks :)

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602

    Stezza said:

    the Tow

    Love the recycling sign on the tank !!!

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    ha ha Bunyip hadn't noticed!

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602

    Headwax said:

    ha ha Bunyip hadn't noticed!

    cool

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602
    edited April 2022

    On Angels Wings - sometimes Peace operations have a sad ending....

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Nias_Island_Sea_King_crash

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  • UnifiedBrainUnifiedBrain Posts: 3,588

    Stezza said:

    the Tow

    Brilliant!  Great idea and excellent render.

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    Ah, my many apologies, Daz has asked that we avoid this topic. 

    My sincere apologies to the artists who have spent their time and  energy doing such terrific work.

    Of course the fault is all mine for picking something so close to contravening the TOS.

    Will post another topic later in the week.

     

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    Bunyip02 said:

    On Angels Wings - sometimes Peace operations have a sad ending....

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Nias_Island_Sea_King_crash

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    Thats a beautiful and very poignant image Bunyip02

  • UnifiedBrainUnifiedBrain Posts: 3,588

    Headwax said:

    Ah, my many apologies, Daz has asked that we avoid this topic. 

    My sincere apologies to the artists who have spent their time and  energy doing such terrific work.

    Of course the fault is all mine for picking something so close to contravening the TOS.

    Will post another topic later in the week.

    Sorry to hear.  The topic was alredy fruitful, and I was looking forward to your take on it.

  • StezzaStezza Posts: 8,054

    great work everyone... laugh

     

  • Bunyip02Bunyip02 Posts: 8,602

    UnifiedBrain said:

    Headwax said:

    Ah, my many apologies, Daz has asked that we avoid this topic. 

    My sincere apologies to the artists who have spent their time and  energy doing such terrific work.

    Of course the fault is all mine for picking something so close to contravening the TOS.

    Will post another topic later in the week.

    Sorry to hear.  The topic was alredy fruitful, and I was looking forward to your take on it.

    +1 sad

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987

    yes Stezza, it was good work - I was suprised at the quick brilliance.

    and UB and Bunyip02, agreed totally.

    still working on a piece mind you

  • WendyLuvsCatzWendyLuvsCatz Posts: 38,206

    I don't participate (though I may post a not an entry)

    but

    If pressed for alternate ideas

    maybe, Carrara has always done it and better wink

    Replicated biomes, generated landscapes, volumetrics, all the whistles and bangs being added to DAZ studio free and paid

    and the procederal trees, they still don't really have that

    with particles sprinkled on top cheeky

  • HeadwaxHeadwax Posts: 9,987
    edited April 2022

    I was going to do earth, wind , fire, water etc

    but with thousands of innocent people being killed, my  c onscience got the better of me

    yes, you are right Carrara has it all 

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  • UnifiedBrainUnifiedBrain Posts: 3,588
    edited April 2022

    Headwax said:

    I was going to do earth, wind , fire, water etc

    You mean like this Challenge?  https://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/302651/entry-thread-carrara-challenge-44-any-element-not-just-the-5th-daz/p1

     

              Headwax said:
              still working on a piece mind you

     

    Glad to hear.  The main one I was planning required new modeling skills, so I guess I dodged a bullet. :)

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  • StezzaStezza Posts: 8,054
    edited April 2022

    smiley
    got my thinking bag on for the next topic.... 

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